LAURA HODGEFinancial ControllerLaura deals with the day to day finances at Astro.

NIKKI MASLENSafeguarding OfficerNikki is the club Child Protection and Welfare Coordinator. Nikki works in conjunction to the club to deal with all aspects welfare within the club. Within her remit is the following:

Ensure all persons working with children, young people and vulnerable adults at the club are fully aware of what is required of them within the guidelines of the Associations Code of Practice

Be the first point of contact for coaches, helpers, parents and gymnasts on any issues concerning the well being of the club members, (poor practice or potential alleged abuse).

Liaise closely with the clubs trainee coaches, ensuring that the agreed procedures for the prevention of risk are followed

Act as adviser, when required, to the clubs management committee on matters of policy & procedures related to Child Protection

Ensure that all coaches and relevant officials, have the opportunity to access CP training Ensure that all incidents are correctly recorded and reported in accordance with SGA policy and procedures

If you have any queries regarding this or need to liaise with Nikki she can be contacted in confidence here.